Dismissing reports that some private hospitals refuse to accept CGHS cards for cashless transactions because of non-reimbursement of dues by the government, the Ministry of Health and family Welfare said on Monday that it would ensure that the CGHS-empanelled hospitals continued to extend cashless and credit facilities to the beneficiaries.
The clarification came after some private hospitals, under the banner of the Association of Healthcare Providers withdrew cashless services to the CGHS beneficiaries from March 7 alleging long delays in payments. The delay in payments in the last year, due to budgetary constraints, is not a new phenomenon, and the hospitals are aware of it. The Ministry has taken special steps, and the pendency is likely to be cleared within a week, the statement said.
The CGHS has already invited bids for revision of package rates through a transparent tender process, the Ministry said. Measures are already taken to resolve payment related issues in the ensuing empanelment process.
Source- The Hindu.
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